tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57811115165372912.post2206516574374594967..comments2022-11-12T21:30:57.682+08:00Comments on Daniel's in China: Red ChristmasDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480047895970191126noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57811115165372912.post-13559790136358201262009-12-29T12:08:21.224+08:002009-12-29T12:08:21.224+08:00Wonderful story. Don't be too frustrated at ho...Wonderful story. Don't be too frustrated at how long it takes to win everyone over. Eventually they will try to convince you they see things from your perspective. My friend in Shenyang knows full well what the season means to us in the West, and though he says he doesn't celebrate in the same way, he never forgets to write and tell me what's happening there at Christmas, and always remembers to ask how I'm doing.<br />Happy New Year (the Western one) to you and yours, Dan.MDJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793388758122524855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57811115165372912.post-65957477818809007132009-12-24T00:47:25.829+08:002009-12-24T00:47:25.829+08:00"and my heart will know again the feeling of ..."and my heart will know again the feeling of completed circles" is such a beautiful way to convey your emotions, and not only present your culture, but also effectively fortify the traditions you hold dear. I'm sure both little girls will one day share this holiday with their own children.<br /><br />I would say more, but your story has taught me to build suspense and keep it under wraps.Angel Zapatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166540490117426226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57811115165372912.post-61817643699473558282009-12-18T05:59:22.716+08:002009-12-18T05:59:22.716+08:00Wow, I love it when you share bits and pieces of y...Wow, I love it when you share bits and pieces of your life in the Chinese culture. What a good daddy and husband you are, creating magic for your children. All your women must adore you.<br /><br />I had to giggle at your wife trying to understand your use of wrapping paper. I can just see the conversation taking place. The differences in culture are amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. And I wish you the very best and merriest christmas sharing with your family.Jodi MacArthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373591664178281529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57811115165372912.post-19397754663869234782009-12-17T07:01:43.983+08:002009-12-17T07:01:43.983+08:00maybe you're trying to hard. maybe the magic i...maybe you're trying to hard. maybe the magic is in all the non-gift things you spoke of, the anticipation, the spirit of giving - gifts don't have to be wrapped in packages, they can come in good deeds and acts and random kindness..they may know more about it than you think..Michael Solenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120045114297450520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57811115165372912.post-89015814122418094702009-12-16T13:48:56.284+08:002009-12-16T13:48:56.284+08:00Hey Dan... Great post. I couldn't imagine not ...Hey Dan... Great post. I couldn't imagine not recognizing the holiday as crazy as it seems at times. Keep it up. Hopefully it'll catch on... Have you tried the chestnuts like Peanuts and Rudolph??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413377601369107260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57811115165372912.post-14554735423524119672009-12-16T03:14:57.356+08:002009-12-16T03:14:57.356+08:00Oh I have tears - I love this Dan! You are a great...Oh I have tears - I love this Dan! You are a great daddy and your girls are lucky to have you. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57811115165372912.post-70123903095842379402009-12-16T03:10:24.467+08:002009-12-16T03:10:24.467+08:00Dan,
Thanks for your great Christmas story. You ma...Dan,<br />Thanks for your great Christmas story. You make me proud to be your Dad. Your little family will thrive in their dual culture, just so glad Mom & I were able to give you and your siblings the good memories.<br />Love you guys.<br />DadAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041547507911511926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57811115165372912.post-18558844885611044592009-12-15T17:42:33.449+08:002009-12-15T17:42:33.449+08:00Dan, you are a great father trying the impossible....Dan, you are a great father trying the impossible. I hope that somehow, just the knowledge of your deep love for your family will shine through. After all, that is all that is important, right?Crybbe666https://www.blogger.com/profile/14752123812270914073noreply@blogger.com